Elicitation
Elicitation
Elicitation (/ɪˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/) is a term used in various fields, including psychology, anthropology, and medicine. In the medical context, it refers to the process of obtaining information from a patient during a clinical interview, often through the use of specific questioning techniques.
Etymology
The term "elicitation" originates from the Latin word "elicere", which means "to draw out" or "to bring forth". This reflects the process of drawing out information from a patient during a clinical interview.
Related Terms
- Clinical Interview: A method used by healthcare professionals to gather comprehensive information about a patient's history, symptoms, and potential health issues.
- Patient History: The record of a patient's medical background, including past illnesses, surgeries, and family history of diseases.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, elicitation is a crucial part of the diagnostic process. It involves the healthcare professional asking the patient specific questions to gather information about their symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and other factors that may affect their health. This information is then used to form a preliminary diagnosis, which can be further confirmed through physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
Elicitation can also refer to the process of inducing a response from the body, such as a reflex, to assess the functioning of the nervous system. This is often done during a neurological examination.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elicitation
- Wikipedia's article - Elicitation
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